Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, standing at a towering height of 29,032 feet (8,848 metres) above sea level.
The mountain is named after Sir George Everest, a surveyor general of India under British rule.
Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, were the first climbers to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
Climbers face extreme weather conditions on Everest, with temperatures dropping as low as -80°F (-62°C) during winter.
Mount Everest’s height is not constant and can change due to geological factors such as earthquakes and tectonic plate movements. The 2015 earthquake in Nepal caused a slight shift in Everest’s height.
Climbing Everest is a perilous endeavour, and the death zone above 26,247 feet (8,000 metres) poses severe risks due to low oxygen levels.
The increasing number of climbers attempting to summit Everest has led to environmental concerns.
In recent years, there has been a surge in commercial expeditions to Mount Everest. Climbers often join guided tours offered by various companies, leading to concerns about overcrowding.